HC Deb 24 October 1949 vol 468 c94W
91. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the large quantities of fruit that are left to rot all over the country; and whether he will make the stores owned by his Department available for its preservation.

Dr. Summerskill

I asume that my hon. Friend has apples and pears in mind. This year the quantity of unsaleable fruit is rather more than usual because of the long drought. I am afraid that we cannot find cold storage space for fruit as we must give priority to meat and other rationed commodities.

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